What happened
On April 11, 2026, an Icelandair captain performed an unauthorized low-level flyover of Vestmannaeyjar during his final flight (FI521) from Frankfurt (FRA) to Keflavik (KEF). The Boeing 757-200 descended to approximately 1,375 feet, startling residents. Following an investigation by the Icelandic Transport Authority, the captain's license was revoked for two years, and the first officer's license was revoked for one year. The incident is being reported to police. Icelandair's internal investigation is ongoing but confidential